Job Title:  Sunpower Mechanical Engineering Intern

Common Tasks:

• Perform characterization and performance tests on Sunpower products, record and analyze data
• Apply and further develop skills and concepts learned in core Engineering coursework
• Assist with process document tracking, revising, linking, identification and auditing.
• Develop and maintain critical spare parts inventories for production and test equipment to ensure operational readiness and minimize downtime.
• Determine appropriate/inappropriate troubleshooting methods based off part needs and equipment needs. 
• Perform modifications, fabrication, and fixturing with a variety of tools including hand tools and laser engraver.
• Other duties as assigned 

Position Requirements:

• Applicants must work within a matrixed organization which requires the ability to work within a team, the capability to apply a broad range of Engineering principles, and the flexibility to work among a multi-disciplinary team.
• Education: Relevant undergraduate or master's degree in process. (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Industrial Technology).  
• Writing skills to accurately document performance data and observations from testing.
• Support in administrative tasks such as data entry and collection.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software applications.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
• Present to peers, leaders, and upper management as needed.

Additional Information:

• This position may be part-time or full-time.  Exact workload will be determined based on the candidate's availability, current courseload, and applicable internship requirements but in the range of 10-20 hours per week during the academic year and 30-40 hours per week during breaks.
• Sunpower requests a copy of candidate’s transcript prior to interviewing.  Candidate’s GPA in core coursework will be factored into the selection process but will not be the sole selection criterion.
• Candidates are expected to be capable of receiving complex instructions and performing them in a timely and efficient manner.
• Candidates are expected to be capable of lifting object up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 20 pounds occasionally.
• No travel is expected in performance of this positions’ duties.

About Sunpower:

Sunpower, based in Athens, OH, is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer Intern. The ideal candidate will be a junior or higher majoring in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, or Industrial Technology. The ability to quickly learn and apply new knowledge in dynamic situations is critical. The position could result in a multiple semester position and may lead to a full-time placement after graduation.

Since our founding in 1974, Sunpower has been the world leader in free-piston Stirling technology. Sunpower has implemented free-piston technology in our commercial line of CryoTel cryocoolers and our aerospace Stirling cryocoolers and Stirling engines. Sunpower’s Engineering services include production of spaceflight cryocoolers and design, development, and fabrication of prototype free-piston Stirling machines. Sunpower’s has strong ties to the local community including a long history of connections and collaboration with Ohio University.  Our founder and the inventor of our technology is a former OHIO professor, and ~25% of our current staff are OHIO graduates. Including graduates from Hocking College and local high schools, more than half of our staff can be traced to the Southeast Ohio community. Learn more about us at www.sunpowerinc.com.